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Parent Newsletter number 9. 8.11.25
Welcome back to school! I hope you had a lovely, restful half term break and are ready for autumn 2!
Our Brunswick Park children have made an excellent start to this new half term. It has been a pleasure catching up with many children across the school and hearing what they are looking forward to over the next few weeks.
We have a very exciting and busy half term ahead: we have many interesting learning experiences to look forward to, some year groups will be going on trips and we will all be getting involved with Anti-Bullying Week 2024 and Children In Need. As part of Anti-Bullying Week, on Tuesday 12th November, it is 'Odd Socks Day' where children are encouraged to wear odd socks to school: it is a great way to celebrate what makes us all unique!
This half term, our value is 'courage.' Children will be exploring this value in PSHE lessons, circle time sessions and assemblies. Please talk to your child about what courage means to them.
After School Club Provision
There will be no After School Club provision on the following days:
Friday 6th December
Friday 13th December
Road Safety
As the clocks have gone back, the mornings and evenings are much darker. Please make sure that your children are visible on route to and from school. Please also ensure that children on scooters are properly supervised and do not scoot too far ahead (or too fast) so that road users are able to see them clearly.
We would also strongly suggest that you do not let your children scoot in the Doctor's car park or along the service road.
Anti-Bullying Week 2024 and Odd Socks Day
Next week is Anti-Bullying Week 2024. This week, we welcomed Bigfoot Arts Education into school who ran workshops with Years 1- 6.
Please click on this link to access useful information, and advice for parents and carers connected to anti-bullying:
https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-information/advice-and-support
It is Odd Socks Day on Tuesday 12th November when children are encouraged to wear odd socks to school with their usual school uniform (or PE kit if it is their PE day). Odd Socks Day is designed to be fun! It’s an opportunity to encourage people to express themselves and celebrate their individuality and what makes us all unique!
Children in Need
Friday 15th November is Children in Need day. The school council have come up with a brilliant idea of holding a Spotacular Bear Pong event. Over the course of the day each year group will have a chance to come to the Bear Pong Arena in the studio. They will take part in house groups and there will be an individual finalist competition at the end of the day. Children may come to school in non- uniform for the day and we will of course be holding a cake sale after school. We are asking for as many donations of cakes as possible as this cake sale is always hugely popular (please remember we are a nut free school).
In order to raise as much money as possible for this wonderful charity, we are asking for a suggested donation (either on SchoolMoney or in cash on the day) of £2 per child. Of course, you can donate more or less, should you wish.
Christmas Lunch and Christmas Jumper Day - 17th December 2024
We will be serving Christmas Dinner on Tuesday 17th December. This will also be Christmas Jumper Day. Please see the menus below - one standard menu and a special diet menu. As usual there will be both halal and non halal turkey. If your child usually has a packed lunch but would like a Christmas dinner please let the office know by. emailing office@brunswickpark.barnetmail.net before Friday 29th November. Due to ordering we cannot accept late requests after this date.
Reception class request
Reception staff are on the lookout for a chest of drawers for the children's spare clothes. If you have a set of drawers that you are looking to part with, please came and speak to a member the Reception teaching staff.
Reading Corner
Magazines can tempt many young readers into reading for pleasure and there are some brilliant ones available for today’s children.
At Brunswick Park we subscribe to two different weekly magazines.
Whizz, Pop, Bang is a science-based magazine. Each issue has a different theme and the pages are packed with relevant articles, experiments, fact files, images and puzzles. It’s eye-catching, uses a variety of page designs and is aligned to the science national curriculum.
The Phoenix explores a range of subject matter, including historical adventures, fantasy tales and nonfiction strips. It is an appealing and enjoyable read that will leave readers looking forward to the next instalment of quality illustrations.
COMPETITION TIME REMINDER!
We have five £5 vouchers to give away as a prize for the Book Fair.
Take a paper plate or a cardboard circle and decorate it in the style of your favourite book or character. On the back please ensure you write your name and class clearly.
Entries to be handed to Miss Jordan by Wednesday 13th November ready for judging before our book fair.
Enjoy being creative and good luck!
PTA News
Estate Agent Boards
Please fill in the form for Estate Agent board by *8th November*.
For every board CH Peppiat will give £10 to our school!
If you're unable to have a board up outside your house but still would like to contribute, you can do so via SchoolMoney. Please see the link below.
https://forms.gle/awrWNKFHvK8qnxj66
International Buffet
We are excited to host an INTERNATIONAL BUFFET at our upcoming Christmas Fair after school on Friday 6th Dec and would love your help!
We are seeking contributions of delicious dishes that celebrate your family's heritage or favourite holiday traditions. Whether it's a savoury snack or a classic dish, your contribution will make our event a culinary delight for all. It can be home made or shop bought but MUST be *Nut Free*
Please let us know if you can contribute and what dish you’d like to bring by replying to your class rep or email brunswickparkpta@gmail.com
Raffle Hampers
Hamper boxes are now in the classrooms!
Get them filled up by 29th November with goodies based on your theme!
And remember-you have a chance to win one of these amazing hampers!
Thank you for your support and participation!🙏🏻
PTA Team
Dates for the diary so far - Please keep checking for additional dates
Tuesday 12th November - Odd Socks Day
Wednesday 13th November - Year 5 London Symphony Orchestra
Friday 15th November - Children in Need day and cake sale
Monday 18th November until Thursday 21st November - Book Fair
Monday 18th November - Year 3 British Museum trip
Monday 18th November - Year 2 Arctic/Antarctic workshop
Friday 22nd November - Year 2 Music Festival
Friday 22nd November - PTA non uniform in exchange for secret room donations for Christmas Fair
Tuesday 26th November - Year 6 RAF Museum
Wednesday 27th November - Year 5 Islam workshop
Friday 29th November - WW2 Workshop
Friday 29th November - Deadline for PTA Christmas Fair Hamper donations
Friday 29th November - PTA non uniform day in exchange for bottle tombola donation for Christmas Fair
Monday 2nd December - Rocksteady Concert 9.30am
Thursday 5th December - Pantomime - details to follow
Friday 6th December - Christmas Fair 7.30pm - No after school club provision
Friday 6th December - Year 4 Flute and Clarinet Concert - AM - details to follow
Monday 9th December - Flu vaccination mop up session- am
Monday 9th December - Year 2 Barbican trip -details to follow
Monday 10th December - 3A Singing Concert 2.40 in the hall
Wednesday 11th December - Year 5 Christmas Carol Concert- PM - details to follow
Friday 13th December- No after school club provision
Monday 16th December - Year 3 Ancient Egyptian Art Day - Details to follow
Tuesday 17th December - Christmas lunch and Christmas Jumper day
Friday 20th December - Break up for Christmas 1.30pm
Attendance and Punctuality
The class with the best attendance the week before half term was 3JB with 99.33%
Well done.
6K won the punctuality award.
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